by Dr Tom Barber | Jan 19, 2024 | PTSD, Therapy, Trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro, 1989a, 1989b). Shapiro’s (2001) describes how EMDR therapy facilitates the accessing... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Jan 19, 2024 | Life, Life Experiences
Christmas is nearly over, New Years Eve is here and 2020 is soon upon us, and for many people it’s the one night of the year they love to celebrate. The party’s, the fireworks, the singing and dancing, the food, family and friends, all together to ‘let out the old and... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Jan 19, 2024 | ADHD, PTSD
The Overlapping Realms Between ADHD and Complex PTSD In the intricate tapestry of mental health, conditions like Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stand as distinct threads, weaving their unique... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Jan 19, 2024 | Life
What gets you up in the morning? What is your purpose in life? Have you ever been asked this? This is a classic job interview question looking to find out about you and whether you have a purpose. It’s designed to help the interviewer find out what motivates you both... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Jan 19, 2024 | Trauma
At the heart of PTSD is a traumatic experience. The word trauma is derived from the Greek word meaning ‘wound’. It was likely first used in medicine around the seventeenth century referring to wounding (a tear) of the physical body, but now there is recognition of...
